Tecno Pova Curve vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $219 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 877,641); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Tecno Pova Curve
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $799
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher value score: 88/100 vs 76/100
Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova Curve | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $799 |
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova Curve and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Pova Curve by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $580. Tecno Pova Curve was $580 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.